Succeed with Neurodiversity with Charlotte Valeur

With so many people being classified today as neurodiverse our awareness and understanding is rising. Yet common beliefs still exist that not fitting into a so called ‘norm’ is an affliction rather than potentially a real strength. Why is it that so many successful people in life are neurodiverse? 

Yet 40% of the prison population in the UK have also been identified as neurodiverse? Is the system putting many at a great disadvantage and are we missing talent that could elevate our business and society?

I am delighted to introduce you to Charlotte Valeur a former Investment Banker and FTSE Chair and Non-Executive Director whose board-level experience spans a host of sectors and industries. Charlotte’s experience also includes the highly prestigious role of Chairman of the Institute of Directors (IOD). a recognised international authority and professor in corporate governance and leadership, and author of Effective Directors (Questions to Ask). As a lifelong human rights advocate, Charlotte is driven to play her part in creating an inclusive society; she advocates for equality and inclusion for all, working at the intersection of Government, Industry, Academia, and the Third Sector. To this effect she founded and chairs Board Apprentice and the global Institute of Neurodiversity, ION. With a breath taking Wikipedia entry and such success in often male dominated business it came as no surprise to discover that Charlotte is autistic.  

So, let’s discover how we better embrace neurodiversity to ensure that unique talents are identified, cultivated, and embraced.

More about Charlotte Valeur:

Charlotte Valeur is a former Investment Banker and experienced FTSE Chair and Non-Executive Director whose long board-level experience spans a host of sectors and industries and covers IPOs, M&A, and restructuring.

Her current directorships include Chair of Blackstone Loan Financing Plc, NED of FTSE250 Bankers Investment Trust, FTSE250 Digital Infrastructure and of the international engineering firm Laing O’Rourke.

She is a recognised international authority and professor in corporate governance and leadership, and author of Effective Directors (Questions to Ask).

A lifelong human rights advocate, Charlotte is driven to play her part in creating an inclusive society; she advocates for equality and inclusion for all, working at the intersection of Government, Industry, Academia, and the Third Sector. To this effect she also founded and chair Board Apprentice and the global Institute of Neurodiversity, ION.